2/22/12

lil sis

max and my parents and matt's grandma got to come see the ultrasound show...it was so nice to be surrounded by lots of love and excitement. our gal is in for a treat of wonderful people in her life!

we went out to celebrate over chocolate cake and pink dress buying after my appointment...we raised our forks and toasted and cheered to our new found lady love! it's still sinking in a bit...i've wanted a girl so badly! but at the store i had to keep stopping myself from gravitating back towards the little boy things. haha. it's going to be an adjustment...and i may or may not have bought her a boy's dress shirt anyways.

so here i am at 20 weeks. halfway through feeling oh so blessed and thankful.

before bed last night, max said a special prayer for his baby...making the sweetest promises and thank yous and wishes over her life. he kissed my belly and sis started to move and shake inside me. they are peas in pods already, my two little bees.

thank you again and again for all of the love and kindness and support you've given along the way. it's been the best getting to share all of this with you, our sweet friends!

eeep! lil baby girl!

p.s. you should have seen me this morning trying to fit that huge pink balloon in my car. ack!

this post brought a tear to my eye. i had a girl first... 6 years later, baby boy showed his precious face to the world. you are in for such a treat. congratulations. may the big pink balloon carry you through the final 20 weeks with all the joy and happiness big pink balloons were meant to bring.

Awwwe, Congratulations Katie! I can't wait to have kids one day...I'd better get at least one girl! I can only imagine how much fun you are going to have buying pretty little pink things, ruffles and tutus...cupcake decorating parties when she's older (that's always been my dream)! Bless you and your beautiful family! xx -b.

The news is in and the news is pink... congratulations to you! As a Mom to three boys and a girl I can't tell you how fun it was so live and breath all things girly (our daughter is #3 and also has her amazing Tom boy side). Not that is mattered, as boys and girls are equally magnificent but I am thrilled for you that you will be able to experience both sides of the coin. Much love to you and yours on this special day.

Congrats!! Yay!! I just had a little girl myself 4 months ago and I have a 4 year old son. I felt the same way when I received the news that I was having a girl. You will love it. It's such a different dynamic and so very cool.

Oh happy day...having one of each is pure perfection. My son was also 7 when his sister was born and they have the sweetest relationship. He is now 14 and she of course is now 7 and he has continued to adore and dote on her and the feeling is quite mutual.

I am really happy for your little family + all the happy ones who with you to celebrate! I love how you are just enjoying everything little part of baby's beginnings! Hooray for pink dresses & balloons & most of all... a glimpse at the pretty little lady!

Oh bless, what beautiful news. Happiness to you and all your loved ones.The numbers on the ultrasound are just amazing. Time and date filled with 2,1, I don't know what that means but it feels lucky!!!!,Love v

How wonderful! As a mom of 2 small girlies, I think they take the cake! I've read your blog for a year now but I rarely comment. Shame on me! Your blog is beautiful, one of my favorites. I'm originally from Ohio and went to college near Yellow Springs so I enjoy your midwest adventures in my old stomping ground. Congratulations Katie! ~Maria

I KNEW IT!Told you I had a dream about you holding a baby girl.I agree with all above...you just needed a baby girl in your life...Matt seems to have brought some brand new love and energy to your world...and so, you created another little being-experience together...also new. So wonderful. I have a little girl who is your Max's age and I can just say...there is nothing, absolutely nothing like having a daughter. It's the best. Can't wait for the naming games to begin. Thought of any yet? I gave my daughter a combination of all things I love...a french name that also combines family names. So special. Enjoy it all. I bet she'll have red hair! xo Many blessings to you and the family.

I am just so over the moon for you and Matt and Max. I was secretly hoping and wishing you would have a little girl...it just makes your family seem so complete. I am so happy right now and I feel like I could cry from excitement! This is going to be the best adventure ever- you get to do it all over again, with a little lady by your side. THIS is what life is all about. I know Max will be the best big brother ever (so protective!) and of course your handsome Matt with be the best Dad. She's sure to be a Daddy's Girl.

i am so happy for you!!! after having two boys i know what it's like to keep gravitating to the boy section. boy is max in for a surprise. jonas and josh are head over heals for their little sister. and now that she is 16 months i love watching them interact and play. and yes...she does play star wars and legos ;)

Congratulations! I love the love and excitement and enthusiasm you have for your family and newest addition! That photograph of you and the huge pink balloon is truly beautiful - she is going to be a lucky little lady to grow up and read this love-filled blog post that you shared with the world in anticipation of her future existence. Beautiful! :) Katie. xxx

wonderful news! and do not be alarmed if you find yourself calling her 'little bud' and other boyish-isms for the first week or so...after three small dudes, it took me a solid month to remember my fourth was, in fact, a girl. :)

Eeeeek! Congratulations! I seriously just let out a very loud, excited squeal :) So happy for you & your family, mama, that little girl is already so very blessed and loved to have all of you. Max is going to be the coolest big brother ever... what a gem he is.

Congrats! I gave up FB for lent so I totally missed the announcment but saw you pinning cute girl stuff on pinterest so I knew you must of found out. Girls are wonderful! The sibling bond is amazing Max sounds like a wonderful big brother already. You will have so much fun just watching the two of the interact. Congrats again I cant wait to meet her!

don't know if you will read this far down the comments but I am so happy for you. I remember when I had my three boys and was dying for a little girl and I got it on my final attempt mum said 'wait and see how much simpler girls are' I don't know about the simple part as she fights an awful lot with her three older brothers but it is wonderful having a little girl that you can dress up really pretty with fancy bows in her hair no matter how much dad rolls his eyes at you ;) ENJOY! no much longer till you meet your little princess

i have recently started reading your blog and am completely in awe of the beauty evident in your writing, art and photos. congrats on the news about your baby girl, i hope she brings endless joy to your lives. wishing you health and happiness.